Soccer Essay

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Despite what many might think, soccer is well known across hundreds of nations all over the world. soccer has been around for several centuries and has a very important meaning in the lives of many. It would be safe to assume that soccer is going to be around for a long time and have an enormous impact on the lives of many people.

Social & Cultural Factors

soccer has a large role in American Culture. Many people can often be seen taking part in activities associated with soccer. This is partly because people of most ages can be involved and families are ...view middle of the document...

3 billion dollar a year industry and growing each year. The industry employs nearly 150,000 people in the United States alone. It would be safe to say that soccer play an important role in American economics and shouldn't be taken for granted.

Environmental Factors

After a three month long research project, I've been able to conclude that soccer doesn't negatively effect the environment at all. A soccer did not seem to result in waste products and couldn't be found in forests, jungles, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc... In fact, soccer produced some positive effects on our sweet little nature.

Political Factors

Oh does soccer ever influence politics. Last year 5 candidates running for some sort of position used soccer as the primary topic of their campaign. A person might think soccer would be a bad topic to lead a campaign with, but in fact with the social and environmental impact is has, this topic was able to gain a great number of followers. These 5 candidates went 4 for 5 on winning their positions.

Conclusion

soccer seem to be a much more important idea that most give credit for. Next time you see or think of soccer, think about what you just read and realize what is really going on. It is likely you under valued soccer before, but will now start to give the credited needed and deserved.

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